Ingredient index / Personal care
Salicylic Acid
An ingredient used in exfoliating products; it can have other functions depending on the formula.
- Label name
- Salicylic Acid
- Typical function
- Skin conditioning
- Use
- Personal care
- Other names, identifiers and related terms
- BHA
Where is it commonly found?
Toners, cleansers, serums and scalp products.
What should you check on the label?
BHA in skin care usually refers to this acid; in food it can mean a different ingredient. Check the full name.
Sources and context
Reference materials cover ingredient names, uses or the context of an ingredient group. They do not assess a specific product. FDA materials describe the US context, while CosIng covers the EU; conditions of use may differ.
A name alone does not establish concentration, finished-product safety or individual tolerance. Read the full label and manufacturer directions. This information is educational.
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